NADRAOur industry is strong and growing. Now, about to enter its 14th year, The North American Deck and Railing Association (NADRA), remains committed to supporting people and companies at all levels of the deck and railing industry. Indeed, the work that NADRA conducts on behalf of your industry touches everyone-from the consumer to deck builders and lumberyards to manufacturers, distributors and building code officials. We challenge you to get your marketing teams together, and schedule a brief call with NADRA to learn how you can best leverage your membership in 2018. To get started, please send an email to Info@NADRA.org, or fill out this form.

NADRA members in MN got together to plan this years Deck for a Soldier® build. They chose MACV as their recipient. This worthy organization runs multiple transitional living homes for Veterans in crisis to help them get back on their feet and back into their own independent housing. One of their homes has an old deck that has been condemned by the City of Minneapolis and is literally falling apart. Pat Noonan, Deck and Basement Company is leading the project with the support of many local members. Pat writes to the crews just this morning:“Welcome to NADRA and thank you for supporting this worthwhile organization. As a member for 10 years I can attest to the knowledge, friendships and networking I have gained since joining. Great to hear that you may be interested in helping with our D4S project, I have attached information on the recipient and project details..." Read the full story here.

Professional Deck BuilderVolunteer firefighters in Chilton, Texas, who were responding to an emergency call found a woman lying on the ground with her cellphone in hand and suffering what appeared to be a broken leg. According to a report posted on the KWTX-10 website, she had been staining her new deck, but fell off because the railing hadn't yet been installed.READ MORE

LBM Journal You’ll never forget your first day at your first job at the local lumberyard. From doing projects with your dad, you knew a thing or two about building things with lumber, but you didn’t know the first thing about how a lumberyard operated.READ MORE

AGS Stainless, Inc.Extending the overall living space in this award-winning home is an inviting screened patio with impressive views of nearby Portland, ME. This outdoor living area is well-appointed with a gas fireplace, IPE decking, and a custom-made stainless steel railing system from AGS Stainless – elegant finishes, each of which help to differentiate this gorgeous vacation home.READ MORE

The EverSHORE collection by Shoreline can enhance your deck with the natural look of a stained wood but with the low maintenance of extruded vinyl. EverSHORE vinyl is a 100% co-extruded PVC that is less expensive than your traditional composite rail systems. Colors currently available are Mocha Walnut, Earl Gray, and Green Teak. Make sure to stop by booth #827 at the upcoming Nashville Deck Expo to see these colors on display!Read more

The beauty and durability of 100% pure North American Hardwood, sustainably harvested and thermally modified to perfection. Eco-friendly, no chemicals, easy installation, with consistent quality and sourcing. Resistant to rot, decay and termites and significantly less likely to crack, split, bow, shrink or swell. Made in the USA. Learn more: www.americanadecking.com.

LBM JournalThe National Association of Home Builders reports on its NAHB Now blog that it has been a decade since there were this many unfilled construction jobs.
NAHB Chief Economist Robert Dietz noted in a recent article that the labor situation is likely to worsen in months ahead.
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GoErie.comHome design is constantly evolving as our society changes. In today’s plugged-in world, homeowners are looking for a place to unwind and spend time with family and friends. Many are also looking for a sense of community. And an increasingly aging population is also influencing how homes are designed.READ MORE

ForbesAs you’re building your small business brand, one of the most important factors to success is getting your name out there. You can try your hand at search engine optimization, online marketing, billboards, radio ads and other venues, and you may find some success. READ MORE